Starlight Cruise
Overview
About Starlight Cruise
Starting to sail at Halong Bay from April 2013, Starlight Cruise was among the newer group of cruises operating at this bay, and soon become one of the most luxurious ones. With 4 decks and an area of 600m2 per deck, the cruise provides 32 cabins, including 30 deluxe cabins and 2 superior Suites, with cozy space and modern amenities to passengers to enjoy their trips in most satisfied and convenient ways. In addition to the accommodation are various excellent extra services, including: Restaurants & Bars serving fine cuisines and drinks, 01 Wine Cellar stocked with various international wines, Massage Parlour, Recreation area, and a vast Sundeck.
Operated by the dedicated team of Oriental Sails and Calypso Cruiser, Starlight makes a further step by promising a much more luxurious stay and tour out on Halong Bay. Starlight cruise currently offers both 2 day 1 night and 3 day 2 night tour in Halong Bay.
Best things we love:
5 things that we love most about Starlight Cruise
- Large sized cruise that can cater to large group traveling
- Spacious cabins with great bay view
- Operated by Oriental Sails cruise line
- The only cruise to have on board mini golf
- Private jacuzzi in all cabins
Your Itinerary
2D1N Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Morning:
Pick up from hotel for a 3.5 hour ride to Halong Bay. Passengers are transferred by tender boats from Halong’s pier to the cruise. After entering the cruise, guests are checked in and introduced briefly about the cruise. Lunch is served onboard at 12.30pm
Afternoon:
The cruise lead travelers through many of scenic attractions of the bay like Fighting Cocks, Swan Islets or Dog Rock before porting at Thien Canh Son cave to explore natural magnificent beauty of the cave. After that, the cruise travel to Cong Do area where you can relax on cruise, jacuzzi time or trying spa or mini golf on board. Drop anchor – time for happy hours.
Evening:
Dinner is served at 7.00pm and passengers have whole night for relaxing and enjoying the cruise’s amenities.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Morning:
Early-wakers have time on Taichi lesson on Sun Deck and morning tea with biscuits and fruits is available from 7.00am – 8.00am. The rest of that morning is for some visit to Vung Vieng fishing village or you can opt for lazing at Ban Chan beach. Lunch is served at 10.30 am – 11.30 am and cruise disembarks at 11.40 am.
3D2N Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Morning:
After arrival, passengers are transferred by tender boats from Halong’s pier to the cruise. After entering the cruise, guests are checked in and introduced briefly about the cruise. Lunch is served onboard at 12.30pm
Afternoon:
The cruise lead travelers through many of scenic attractions of the bay like Fighting Cocks, Swan Islets or Dog Rock before porting at Thien Canh Son cave to explore natural magnificent beauty of the cave. After that, the cruise travel to Cong Do area where you can relax on cruise, jacuzzi time or trying spa or mini golf on board. Drop anchor – time for happy hours.
Evening:
Dinner is served at 7.00pm and passengers have whole night for relaxing and enjoying the cruise’s amenities.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Dark and Bright Cave
Morning:
Taichi lesson is available on Sundeck from 6.00 to 7.00am, and passengers are served morning tea with biscuits and fruits at 7.00 to 8.00am. For the rest of this day until 16.30pm, travelers spend time on the Day Boat to visit Lan Ha Bay with various exciting activities like biking, swimming and kayaking.
Our stop will include Dark and Bright cave, the best place for kayaking in Halong Bay area. Stop for lunch before proceeding to Three Peaches Beach – where white sand beach and emerald water makes a perfect destination for swimming. In late afternoon, return to mother boat and overnight in Cong Do area.
Evening:
Happy hours from 5.30pm to 7.00pm, and dinner is served at 7.00pm. The night is for guests to use freely.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Morning:
Early-wakers have time on Taichi lesson on Sun Deck and morning tea with biscuits and fruits is available from 7.00am – 8.00am. The rest of that morning is for some visit to Vung Vieng fishing village or you can opt for lazing at Ban Chan beach. Lunch is served at 10.30 am – 11.30 am and cruise disembarks at 11.40 am.
Payment & Cancellation
Cruise Policy:
- Check in: 12:15pm
- Check out: 11:00am
- Arrival in Hanoi: 16:30pm
- Free of charge for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress)
- The Child Rate for children from 5 to below 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults: 75% Adult rate (No extra Mattress)
- Two children below 12 years sharing private cabin get 25% discount from adult cabin rate.
- Kayaking is free of charge for 3 day 2 night trip. For 2 day 1 night trip, kayaking fee $10/person applies and must be booked in advance.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $35 per person applies if guests stay overnight on December 24th and/or December 31st.
- Shuttle bus: $30/adult and $20/child under 12 round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
Booking Policy:
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
Inclusions:
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
- Meals as in program
- Insurance and Service Charges.
Exclusions:
- Transfer round trip Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Shuttle bus and private transfer availble)
- Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotels
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for New Year and Christmas